JARNAC, a town and commune of France, department of Charente, 8 miles E. from Cognac, and 15 from Angoulême. The town stands on the N. side of the River Charente, which is here crossed by a suspension bridge. It was here that the Prince de Condé fell when fighting with but a handful of men against the forces of the Duc d'Anjou. Brandy is distilled at Jarnac in large quantities. Pop. 3360.